In Memoriam: Chris Strachwitz | WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM

Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz died Friday, May 5 at his Marin County assisted care living facility from complications with congestive heart failure, the Arhoolie Foundation announced today. He was 91 years old.

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